I'm loving these lightweight serum like foundations and was excited to try this. Yves Saint Laurent use to have a formula called Teint Radiance which provided great coverage and was long lasting. It was perfect for the summer months. The formulas that came out after YSL Teint Radiance was discontinued has not impressed me thus far. They did expanded their color range with 21 shades to choose from for different undertones. Shades starting with B is Neutral, BR is Cool, and BD is Warm. The color I'm using is B20 Ivory which matches my winter skin tone pretty well.
The YSL Fusion Ink Foundation packaging looks cheap to me. It still has the brands gold touches but the glass jar is painted in black with a window to show the color. The gold cap pulls off which reveals the twist top with applicator. It reminds me of Butter London's Nail Polish Packaging. I dislike the wand applicator since it's very unhygienic. You have to directly apply the applicator onto a brush, face, or fingers. The tip does not have enough product for your entire face so I end up using product from the wand as well.
This has a heavy fragrance, I'm assuming to mask the alcohol but it actually makes the scent even stronger and overwhelming. I actually gasps when it goes near my nose. It also stings slightly on first touch because of the alcohol and my skin is already dry to begin with. Given the fragrance and alcohol, this is probably not good for the skin. Good thing is it hasn't given me any breakouts though.
YSL Fusion Ink Foundation claims to provide a matter finish that is lightweight yet high-coverage. I agree it's lightweight, sinks right in and provides a matte finish. But it doesn't give me that flawless finish I'm looking for. Coverage is light and my least favorite out of the ones in this type of formula. It looks more natural and skin-like but not giving you a healthy and radiant appeal like Perricone No Foundation Serum or even Lancome Nude Miracle. This also feels more dry on the skin than the other two serum like foundations I reviewed. It is more similar to Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet in terms of the finish. Shine does break through on my nose just after 3 hours, so for something as drying on the skin it does not last that well. It feels very light on the skin but it's thicker in consistency than the other serum foundations I've tried. It's still much thinner than the regular foundation formula's we are used to.
Overall: Would not recommend this. It's good for someone who wants a lightweight and light coverage foundation that gives a semi matte finish but the overwhelming fragrance and alcohol in this makes this unappealing to use.
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